Blade holder



M. J. ENGEL BLADE HOLDER Dec. 31, 1929.

Filed Feb. 4, 1928 i gvvventoz Naurtce dfn ei Patented Dec. 31, 1929UNITED STATES MAURICE J. ENGEL,

BLADE Application filed February This invention relates to blade holdersand more particular to a holder for utilizing old safety razor bladesfor use in cutting material.

The principal object of the invention resides in a holder especiallyadapted for conveniently and safely holding a razor blade so as toexpose the cutting edge of the blade in a convenient manner.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of this naturefor cutting material in which the user is protected against injury byguarding the cutting edge of the blade with respect to the handle so asto prevent the fingers of the user from coming in contact therewith.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of this characterin which the cutting blade can easily and conveniently be replaced whenbecoming dull or worn.

Other objects will appear as the disclosure progresses. The drawings areintended merely to indicate a possible embodiment of the invention. Itis obvious that the actual needs 5 of manufacture may necessitatecertain mechanical changes. It is therefore not intended to limit theinvention to the embodiment illustrated but rather to define such limitsin the appended claims. For a more detailed understanding of theinvention attention is now called to the drawings.

Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the blade holder.

Fig. 2 is a top view thereof with the jaws in an open position.

Fig. 3 is a section on line 33 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4c is a perspective view of the jaw clamp.

Referring now to the drawings in detail in which like referencecharacters denote like parts throughout the specification numerals l and2 designate a pair of flat members welded together at the handleportions 3, and

forming a pair of resilient jaws 4. and 5 at the front for holding thecutting blade 6. The blade is provided with a slot 7 through whichPATENT OFFICE HOLDER 4., 1928. Serial No. 251,976.

pass the studs 8 for supporting the blade in lace.

Pivotally fastened to the top of the jaw 4 is a clamp 9 for firmlyclamping the two jaws together so as to grip the blades between thejaws. The clamp includes a pair of wall members 10, the space betweenthem being as wide as the thickness of the jaws 4 and 5 plus thethickness of the blade, so when the clamp is in its operative positionas shown in the full lines in Fig. l the blade will be tightly grippedin place.

A portion of the jaws 4 and 5 are cut away as at 11 so as to expose thecutting edge of the blade 6. The blade is cut to such shape as to liewithin the confines of the jaw members allowing the cutting edge to beexposed through the cut-away portions 11.

In operation the clamp 9 is in the position as shown in the full linesin Fig. 1 when the jaws L and 5 are clamped together. To remove theblade the clamp is lifted as indicated in the dotted lines and theresilient jaws will spread apart as shown in Fig. 2 so as to have accessto the blade.

It will thus be seen that I have provided an efficient and simple razorblade holder which is convenient and safe to handle and having means foreasily and quickly replacing the blade and means to hold the blade inplace without becoming loose.

Having described my invention, I claim:

1. A blade holder of the class described having a pair of sectionswelded together at the rear forming a handle, the unwelded portion ofthe said sections forming a pair of resilient jaws, a pair of studs inone of said sections for supporting a blade, a section of each jaw cutaway so partof said blade will be exposed, and a clamp hinged to one ofthe jaws for clamping said jaws together for firmly holding the blade inplace, said clamp including two wall portions for en aging the jialwsand front-part of the bla e between t em.

2. A blade holder of the class described composed of two flat sections,one half the length of each section welded together forming a handle,the other half being free and forming resilient jaws, a pair of studs inone of the jaws for supporting a blade, a section of each jaw cut awayso part of the blade will be exposed, and a clamp pivotally fastened tothe front of one of the jaws adjacent the blade for clamping the jawstogether in order to firmly hold the blade in place, said clampincluding two wall portions for engaging the jaws and front part of theblade between them.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

MAURICE J; ENGEL.

